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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in distance learning technology make it possible for humans all around the world to participate in classes online. Massively open online courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning technology organizations are having to attend to more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so fast. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can organizations ensure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is adequate? How can we make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like University of California, San Francisco to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage issues like low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more available there is a increasing demand to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants would like to better perceive the outcomes of these important new open educational endeavours. Educators want to comprehend how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this developing need for details MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education issues. This authoritative new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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